Dogo Argentino History
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Breed Historical Summary:
One of the few breeds to have been developed in South America. This breed has its origin
in the province of Cordoba, in the central (Mediterranean) region of the Republic of
Argentina. Its creator was Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, a doctor and member of a
traditional local family. In 1920, his passion for dogs, perhaps a family legacy, led him to
set the bases and a standard for a new dog breed that could hunt puma and jaguar which
he named : Dogo Argentino. His work was based upon the methodical crossbreeding of
several pure breeds using a base the old fighting dog from Cordoba, a dog which was very
strong and vigorous but lacked psychic and genetic stability. This local breed had been
the product of the crossbreeding among Mastiffs, Bulldogs and Bull Terriers and was
widely known and appreciated by fervent dog-fight fans, a very popular activity at the time
which embraced all social classes.
After a thorough and minute character study and selection, through different generations,
Dr. Nores Martinez accomplished his purpose, obtaining the first family of Dogos. At the
beginning it was generally considered a dog for fighting but Dr. Nores Martinez’s liking for
hunting led him to take the dog to one of his habitual hunting trips, where the new breed
demonstrated its skills, thus becoming a key figure in all his trips. Thus it became quickly
an excellent big-game hunting dog.
With the passing of time, this adaptating capacity has made this dog very versatile as
regards functions; it has proved to be a noble companion and a loyal and insurmountable
protector of those it loves. Its strength, tenacity, sharp sense of smell and bravery make it
the best dog among those used for hunting wild boars, peccaries, pumas and other country
predators which can be found in the vast and heterogeneous areas of the Argentinean
territory. Its harmony, balance and its excellent athletic muscles are ideal characteristics
for enduring long trips in any weather conditions and then fighting fiercely with the
pursued prey.
On May 21st 1964, this breed was acknowledged by the Federación Cinológica Argentina
(FCA) and by the Argentinean Rural Society, which opened their studbook to initiate
registry.
It was not until July 31st 1973 that the breed was accepted by the Fédération Cynologique
Internationale (FCI) as the first and only Argentinean breed, thanks to the great passion,
work and effort of Dr. Augustin Nores Martinez, its creator’s brother and successor.
The Ten Breeds Composition to become one wonderful breed, THE DOGO ARGENTINO:
One of the few breeds to have been developed in South America. This breed has its origin
in the province of Cordoba, in the central (Mediterranean) region of the Republic of
Argentina. Its creator was Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, a doctor and member of a
traditional local family. In 1920, his passion for dogs, perhaps a family legacy, led him to
set the bases and a standard for a new dog breed that could hunt puma and jaguar which
he named : Dogo Argentino. His work was based upon the methodical crossbreeding of
several pure breeds using a base the old fighting dog from Cordoba, a dog which was very
strong and vigorous but lacked psychic and genetic stability. This local breed had been
the product of the crossbreeding among Mastiffs, Bulldogs and Bull Terriers and was
widely known and appreciated by fervent dog-fight fans, a very popular activity at the time
which embraced all social classes.
After a thorough and minute character study and selection, through different generations,
Dr. Nores Martinez accomplished his purpose, obtaining the first family of Dogos. At the
beginning it was generally considered a dog for fighting but Dr. Nores Martinez’s liking for
hunting led him to take the dog to one of his habitual hunting trips, where the new breed
demonstrated its skills, thus becoming a key figure in all his trips. Thus it became quickly
an excellent big-game hunting dog.
With the passing of time, this adaptating capacity has made this dog very versatile as
regards functions; it has proved to be a noble companion and a loyal and insurmountable
protector of those it loves. Its strength, tenacity, sharp sense of smell and bravery make it
the best dog among those used for hunting wild boars, peccaries, pumas and other country
predators which can be found in the vast and heterogeneous areas of the Argentinean
territory. Its harmony, balance and its excellent athletic muscles are ideal characteristics
for enduring long trips in any weather conditions and then fighting fiercely with the
pursued prey.
On May 21st 1964, this breed was acknowledged by the Federación Cinológica Argentina
(FCA) and by the Argentinean Rural Society, which opened their studbook to initiate
registry.
It was not until July 31st 1973 that the breed was accepted by the Fédération Cynologique
Internationale (FCI) as the first and only Argentinean breed, thanks to the great passion,
work and effort of Dr. Augustin Nores Martinez, its creator’s brother and successor.
The Ten Breeds Composition to become one wonderful breed, THE DOGO ARGENTINO:
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| Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez |
| Perro de Pelea Cordoves |
| One of the First Dogos |
| Mr. Agustin Nores Martinez and Dogo |
| Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez Hunting with Dogos |
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